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HTS tariff line · chapter 39

3907.70.00

Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms: poly(lactic acid)

Analysis

HTS 3907.70.00 covers polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms… under heading 3907 (polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd…).

Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 6.5%. The costliest confusion would be with 3907.99.20 (thermoplastic liquid crystal aromatic polyester copolymers) at duty-free, a difference of 6.5 points on the customs value.

The general duty rate is 6.5% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 39 (86th percentile of 236 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $650 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.

Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 13 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 6.5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.

Neighbouring lines

LineDescriptionGeneral rate
3907.10.00Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms: polyacetals6.5%
3907.21.00Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate6.5%
3907.29.00Other polyethers: other6.5%
3907.30.00Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms: epoxide resins6.1%
3907.40.00Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms: polycarbonates5.8%
3907.50.00Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms: alkyd resins6.5%
3907.61.00Having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher6.5%
3907.69.00Poly(ethylene terephthalate): other6.5%
3907.91.20Allyl resins, uncompoundedFree
3907.91.40Allyl resins: other5.8%
3907.91.50Unsaturated: other6.5%
3907.99.20Thermoplastic liquid crystal aromatic polyester copolymersFree
3907.99.50Other: other6.5%